Halitosis

Many of us wonder what the benefits of fluoride are. Fluoride is one of the earth's most common compounds and naturally exists in water, but the fluoride is too low to replace proper dental care. For more than 70 years cities have included fluoride into their water supply because it is the easiest way to help people who may not visit the dentist regularly. Smaller communities with their own water supply take fluoride supplements because fluoride protects the teeth from tooth decay. The…

The dentist can be a difficult place to be comfortable in and has been given a bad name because of unfortunate experiences at offices that are less than friendly. At Gerald W. McDougal, DDS, they not only focus on quality techniques, but understands the importance of customer care. Services To Better Serve You There are a multitude of services that this office offers. These are only some of the services they offer to their satisfied patients. -The basic dental examination This is probably the…

Characterized by an intense fear and severe anxiety over going to the dentist, odontophobia can interfere with the underlying health and look of your smile, but a dentist Frisco TX help. While many patients require anxiety medications to treat their fear of the dentist and various procedures, other options are available. If you are the one in five people who suffer with a fear of the dentist, ensuring you receive treatment for your odontophobia is key to your oral health. Using one of these…

“What are you going to do with your life?”; the question everyone has been asked at least a million times in their teenage years. To be honest, I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life but all I know is that my goal is to go to a community college to become a Dental Hygienist. Dentistry has changed my life and all I want to do is to help others feel the same way as I do. The confidence, to be able to look at a picture with me smiling, knowing that I don’t have to hide behind my hand, my…

Have you ever thought about why did your parents send you to the dentist office as a child? You were nervous, feared, and didn’t want to go. The recommended age to go to the dentist is at one years old or until the first tooth comes in. Although you may think that age is young, it will be more beneficial so it can stop future problems such as teeth eroding or health problems. Many people start going to the dentist in elementary school. Although you can go just for a basic cleaning,…

Cavities are one of those dreadful discoveries that you never want your dentist to find. If you do have a cavity, however, it’s best to take care of it promptly. Not only are symptoms painful, but they can have a lasting impact on oral health. The dentistry pros at Elko, NV’s AnyDay Dental provide much-needed facts to help keep your smile in check. What is a Cavity? Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by excess tooth decay. When you don’t maintain a regular oral health regimen, decay can…

MAINTENANCE PHASE OF PERIODONTAL CARE The maintenance phase of periodontal therapy is defined as the maintenance of periodontal health following active treatment of periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis requires supervision and maintenance over a period of time after treatment in order to achieve long-term stability of results and to minimise recurrence. OBJECTIVES OF MAINTENANCE THERAPY The goal of maintenance therapy is to preserve the dentition for• life, following periodontal treatment.…

I grew up in a rural part of Ethiopia where there are no proper health facilities, let alone a dentist. But, there is a strong tradition of celebrating a healthy and clean teeth; beautifully expressed by songs, poems, and other forms of literature. Lyrics about a woman’s teeth like “her tooth is so white, it shines more than an ice” are very common in Ethiopian music. Most of Ethiopian population lives in the countryside and doesn’t have accesses for toothbrush or toothpaste instead, people…

The repair of dental caries is one of the most frequent procedures performed in the dental office. Even patients that regularly visit the dentist and receive routine cleanings are likely at some point to require a repair of dental caries or fillings. It is estimated that caries affect 60 to 90% of school children, the majority of adults, and their repair occupies most of a dentist’s time.1, 2 The management of caries is relatively standardized across dental offices. It involves making an…

Every person knows that when they were younger they wanted to hurry and grow up. Having dreams of being somebody who usually played a big part in the community. Some of our dreams changed throughout the years, some didn’t. Mine did. First, it was a singer, next, it was a firefighter, then a chef, and now it’s a dental hygienist. Hopefully this one doesn’t change. As a dental hygienist the educational requirements are received through academic programs in community and technical colleges,…